Critical Violation Code 20-05

NYC Health Code Violation 20-05 — NYC Health Violation 20-05

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 20-05 is a critical administrative violation that poses an immediate health hazard and creates risk of foodborne illness. The violation has been cited 146 times across NYC, with the highest frequency in Manhattan, and is linked to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Restaurants receiving this violation must correct it immediately to protect public health.

146
Times Cited in NYC
0.13%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 20-05?

Violation of NYC Health Code requirements

What restaurants must do to fix this

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

Which Boroughs See Violation 20-05 Most?

Manhattan
72 citations
Brooklyn
39 citations
Queens
27 citations
Staten Island
6 citations
Bronx
3 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 20-05 (146 total)

HUNTER'S SPICE GRILL
1274 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 21, 2025
Score: 19
DEBUTEA
71 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 14, 2025
JOE & THE JUICE BROAD ST
40 BROAD STREET, Manhattan
Jan 14, 2025
Score: 37
JOE & THE JUICE BROAD ST
40 BROAD STREET, Manhattan
Jan 14, 2025
FERRIS WHEEL YOGURT SMOOTHIES
8 FERRY TERMINAL DRIVE, Staten Island
Jan 9, 2025
Score: 45
FERRIS WHEEL YOGURT SMOOTHIES
8 FERRY TERMINAL DRIVE, Staten Island
Jan 9, 2025
TAQUERIA MILEAR
752A NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 31, 2024
LE MONDE
2883 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Dec 16, 2024
MARLOW BISTRO
1018 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 2, 2024
Score: 13
MARLOW BISTRO
1018 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 2, 2024
ELEVEN B
174 AVENUE B, Manhattan
Nov 18, 2024
LA BAGEL DELIGHT
73 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 13, 2024
LA BAGEL DELIGHT
73 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Nov 13, 2024
Score: 20
SAUCE PIZZERIA
421 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 30, 2024
Score: 13
SAUCE PIZZERIA
421 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 30, 2024
EMMY SQUARED
364 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 24, 2024
Score: 30
GRAZIELLA'S
232 VANDERBILT AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 7, 2024
KARAOKE SHOUT
32-46 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
Oct 5, 2024
KARAOKE SHOUT
32-46 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
Oct 5, 2024
Score: 35
AVOCADO SUSHI IIII
1310 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
Oct 1, 2024

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Violation 20-05: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 20-05 in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 20-05?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-05 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 20-05?
146 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 20-05, representing 0.13% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 20-05 citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 20-05 citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 20-05?
Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.
Is violation 20-05 a critical violation?
Yes, violation 20-05 is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.